First look at Mads Mikkelsen in Doctor Strange and more in new behind-the-scenes pics

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New pics and videos from the New York City set of director Scott Derricksonâs (Sinister)Â Doctor Strange have emerged (thank you, Internet), giving us our veryÂ firstÂ look at Mads Mikkelsen's (Hannibal) mysterious villain and ourÂ best look YET at Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock) as Dr. Stephen Strange and Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Martian) as Baron Mordo.Â

In several of the pics and videos, we see the Sorcerer Supreme and Baron Mordo in action while the *ahem*Â dynamic duo are running from someÂ assailants --Â which no doubt includeÂ Mikkelsen's baddie and that lady friend of his. The Sherlock actor is sporting some nastyÂ cuts on his face, as well as the Marvel characterâs signature goatee, blue robe,Â red Cloak of Levitation andÂ the Eye of Agamotto, rumored to contain another Infinity Stone: The Time Stone. Which, within the context of theÂ Marvel Cinematic Universe,Â makesÂ sense to me.

Other pics show Strange on what could be the doorstep leading toÂ his Sanctum Sanctorum. As you guys can see below, the producers are using green screen to later CGI inÂ whatâs behind that door. Whereas in some of the snaps theÂ Sorcerer Supreme is seen emerging by himself sans his Cloak of Levitation, in othersÂ heâs seen with Baron Mordo in his full superhero duds.

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As forÂ Mikkelsen, the identity of his Marvel ComicsÂ big bad isÂ still a mystery --Â one that isn't readilyÂ answered byÂ these pics, making me even moreÂ intrigued than ever as to who he is. IsÂ he playing Dormammu? Mephisto? Or could he be...Nightmare?Â

I don't know about you, but after Captain America: Civil War, Doctor Strange is the comic bookÂ movie I'mÂ looking forward to seeing the most.Â Are we November yet? Can I get a TARDIS? In the meanwhile, we can all feast our eyes onÂ the Doctor Strange goodness below.

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Doctor Strange also stars Tilda Swinton (Snowpiercer) as The Ancient One, Benedict Wong (The Martian) as Wong, Michael Stuhlbarg (Men in Black 3) as Nicodemus West andÂ Rachel McAdams (Sherlock Holmes). The movie is set to open in theaters on Nov. 4, 2016.

What do you guys think? Who is Mikkelsen playing? Are you looking forward to Doctor Strange?